About the NT Car Stamp Duty Calculator
The Northern Territory has the simplest car stamp duty in Australia: $3 for every $100, or part of $100, of the dutiable value, whatever the price or type of car. Duty is charged when a motor vehicle registration is issued or transferred.
How to use the NT Car Stamp Duty Calculator
- Enter the price or market value of the car.
- Tick the electric vehicle box if the car is an eligible plug-in EV registered before 30 June 2027.
- Read the duty. Registration, MAC insurance and the transfer fee are extra.
The formula behind it
How much is stamp duty on a car in the NT?
NT duty is a flat 3%: $600 on a $20,000 car, $900 on $30,000, $1,500 on $50,000 and $3,000 on $100,000. There are no price bands, so expensive cars are much cheaper to register in the NT than in Victoria or WA.
NT car stamp duty at common prices
All vehicles (standard rate):
| Dutiable value | Stamp duty | Duty as % of value |
|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $300 | 3.0% |
| $15,000 | $450 | 3.0% |
| $20,000 | $600 | 3.0% |
| $25,000 | $750 | 3.0% |
| $30,000 | $900 | 3.0% |
| $35,000 | $1,050 | 3.0% |
| $40,000 | $1,200 | 3.0% |
| $45,000 | $1,350 | 3.0% |
| $50,000 | $1,500 | 3.0% |
| $60,000 | $1,800 | 3.0% |
| $80,000 | $2,400 | 3.0% |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | 3.0% |
Electric vehicle stamp duty concession
From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027 the NT gives a stamp duty concession for eligible plug-in electric vehicles: no duty on the first $50,000 of the value, then 3% on the rest. A $60,000 eligible EV pays $300 instead of $1,800. Check eligibility on nt.gov.au before relying on it.
Dutiable value, exemptions and when duty is paid
Duty is worked out on the dutiable value of the vehicle. Some transfers are exempt, such as transfers between certain family members and distributions from a deceased estate, using the Territory Revenue Office exemption form. Duty is paid to the Motor Vehicle Registry when the registration is issued or transferred.
Stamp duty is separate from registration, compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, number plates and transfer fees. A dealer’s drive-away price usually includes all of them; a private sale does not, so budget for duty on top of the price.
Car stamp duty in other states
Every state and territory uses its own formula, so the same car can cost hundreds of dollars more or less in duty depending on where it is registered. Duty is set by where the car is garaged and registered, not where you buy it. Compare all states side by side in the Australian car stamp duty calculator.
Examples
$25,000 used car
250 blocks × $3 = $750.
$80,000 4WD
800 blocks × $3 = $2,400.
$70,000 eligible EV
First $50,000 exempt, then 200 blocks × $3 = $600.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a car in the NT?
$3 per $100 of the dutiable value — $900 on a $30,000 car.
How much is stamp duty on a $50,000 car in the NT?
$1,500, or nothing if it is an eligible plug-in EV under the concession.
Is there a stamp duty concession for electric cars in the NT?
Yes. From 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027 eligible plug-in EVs pay no duty on the first $50,000 of the value.
Are family transfers exempt from NT car stamp duty?
Transfers between certain family members and from a deceased estate can be exempt. Apply with the Territory Revenue Office exemption form.
Sources
About the author: Ahmed Bilal
Ahmed Bilal is the founder of VolexTool and builds and maintains every calculator on the site. Tax rates and thresholds are taken directly from official sources such as GOV.UK, HMRC, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Australian Taxation Office, the formula is shown on every page, and each update must pass more than 600 automated checks before it goes live. Ahmed is not a tax adviser: for decisions about your own situation, speak to a qualified accountant or financial adviser.